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State Capitol in Little Rock, Arkansas, with the Little Rock Nine "Testament" (2005) sculpture

Little Rock Central High School: National Historic Site

Source: National Park Service

In 1957, nine students in Arkansas decided that they would attend Little Rock Central High School. Their decision led to big changes all over the United States. Visit this National Park Service site to find out how and why.

This entry was posted in Decisions that Matter and tagged Culture & Society, Historic Figures, History, People on September 30, 2013 by admin.

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